Housing Studies

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The MSc and PgDip in Housing Studies allows you to examine the national and international contexts for the development of housing systems, policies and practices, and provides a framework for discussing the development, financing, and management of housing with an emphasis on social rented housing in the United Kingdom.

This emphasis supports the provision of skills and knowledge needed by housing professionals in direct service delivery, management, and policy work. These professionals form the core intake of this established programme and who benefit from its external validation by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).

Key facts

* MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
* PgDip9 months full-time; 21 months part-time

Career prospects

Career opportunities exist within local government, housing associations and charities engaged in housing management practice. There are additional opportunities in the voluntary sector such as housing law, advice, and campaigning. The statutory sector also has a range of housing policy roles (central and local government). The qualification is recognised throughout the UK.

The course is structured around core and optional courses, many of which are shared with other postgraduate programmes within Urban Studies, facilitating interaction with professionals seeking qualifications in related fields.

The programme is very flexible and you can complete the courses through full-time, part-time and modular study. Most courses use weekly lectures and seminars to introduce students to the topic, the key concepts, debates and relevant theories. Students undertake guided readings as a substantial element of the work on the course assignment. Teaching and learning methods are intended to exploit the rich potential this offers to learn together in a participative environment.

The programme employs a range of teaching and learning approaches including field trips and film, as well as lectures and tutorials to link systematic academic thinking and cutting-edge international research to professional practice and work experience.

For part-time students the programme is designed assuming 1 day a week attendance over 2 years; for full-time students these two teaching days are attended over 1 year. Students may wish to spread study over a longer period and can do so through the modular route.

Core courses:

* Foundations of housing management
* Housing contexts
* Scottish housing law
* Professional practice ethics and management
* Governance and markets for housing
* Development process
* Understanding housing markets
* Graduate school dissertation methods course (for MSc students only).

Optional courses:

* Housing inequality and society
* Sustainable housing development
* Designing places
* International urban challenges
* Evaluating evidence and policy
* Regenerating cities and neighbourhoods
* Other courses may be available.

A first degree in a relevant subject. Applicants without a first degree, with relevant professional experience may be accepted with fewer qualifications. Please contact the programme director to discuss.International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.Further information regarding academic entry requirements:student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL iBT® test: 92 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.